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ChileVisit & tourismLast checked October 16, 2026

Tourist visa (visa de turismo / prior consular authorisation) for Transitory Stay

Permanencia Transitoria

Visitors enter Chile under Transitory Stay (Permanencia Transitoria) for tourism, business or similar purposes for up to 90 days. Most nationalities need no visa, but nationals of certain countries must first get a tourist visa (prior authorisation) from a Chilean consulate, applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' online consular system. The stay can be extended once for up to 90 days by the National Migration Service (SERMIG).

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Life in Chile

Money

3

Currency

Chilean Peso

CLP

Chilean Peso

Cost of living

51

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

4–40%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 19%

Monthly second-category tax: exempt up to about CLP 977,940 a month (Nov 2026 table); 40% above about CLP 22.46 million a month.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.3

#48 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals visiting Chile for tourism without intent to live there, especially those from countries that need a consular tourist visa.

Eligibility

  • No intent to settle

    The stay must be for tourism or similar purposes, without intending to live in Chile.

  • Visa-required nationality

    Only nationals of certain countries need prior consular authorisation; check the Chilean consulate's list for your nationality.

  • Sufficient means

    You must be able to show enough money to support yourself during your stay.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementValid passport
  • Document checklistOnline application in the consular system (SAC)
  • FeesConsular tourist visa, single entry – example rate for several nationalities (varies by nationality)

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  • 8 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 7 steps
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